Transformers Ultimetal Optimus Prime New Images

Japanese Hobby magazine Dengeki Hobby has some new images of the forthcoming Ultimetal Optimus Prime figure. This fully licensed piece by Action Toys is a huge, non-transforming Generation 1 Optimus Prime, with Matrix, moving faceplate, and removable armor to show the inner workings of Optimus Prime’s body. It’s expected to retail for 78,000 yen, due out next year. The magazine scans come to you via ToysDaily.

But that’s not all – some very sharp, hi-res new images of the figure have also been posted on Artstorm’s website. These sharp new images show off Ultimetal Optimus Prime in all his glory – be sure to check them out!

I'm glad I'm not the only one waiting on this. The wait has dampened my enthusiasm quite a bit, but I'm sure seeing it in hand will change that. Are delays w/ this company typical?

Yes I believe they are. But it's also not too delayed. It was said to be 3rd quarter. A While ago and it will be 3rd quarter all month. I'm excited for it. I've sold off all my TFs so I have been Optimus-less for several months, specifically in anticipation of this being the only one I will need.